Andrew YuleBOM:526173 +0.59%54 Gross Margin % is 21.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 65.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:526173 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹27.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Andrew Yule ranks better than 88.73% on this metric.
Andrew Yule & Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:526173'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.74 Med: 65.5 Max: 71.13
Current: 56.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Andrew Yule was 71.13%. The lowest was 56.74%. And the median was 65.50%.
BOM:526173's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.73% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BOM:526173: 56.74
Andrew Yule had a gross margin of 21.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Andrew Yule was -4.10% per year.
Andrew Yule (BOM:526173) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Andrew Yule had a gross margin of 21.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Andrew Yule Gross Margin % Related Terms
Andrew Yule Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:526173 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Andrew Yule's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Andrew Yule Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Andrew Yule (BOM:526173) has a Gross Margin % of 21.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Andrew Yule and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 65.50. Over the past decade, Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.74 to 71.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Andrew Yule ranks #214 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % too high?
Andrew Yule's current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 65.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.74 to a high of 71.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Andrew Yule's value of 21.41% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andrew Yule ranks #214 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Andrew Yule has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andrew Yule's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Andrew Yule ranks #214 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Andrew Yule in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Andrew Yule's value of 21.41% is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Andrew Yule's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.74 to 71.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.50 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Andrew Yule has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Andrew Yule's current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 18.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Andrew Yule and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andrew Yule's current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 65.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andrew Yule stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrew Yule (BOM:526173) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹27.79, compared to a current price of ₹27.20 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 65.50 and 18.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Andrew Yule's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Andrew Yule (BOM:526173), the current Gross Margin % is 21.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Andrew Yule (BOM:526173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrew Yule stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹27.20 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹27.79.
GuruFocus considers Andrew Yule to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:526173:
Gross Margin %: 21.41% (67% below median its 10-year median of 65.50)
GF Value™: ₹27.79 vs. price of ₹27.20 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#214 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andrew Yule & Co Ltd is engaged in the business of tea, electrical, engineering, lubricant, printing, and digital communication. The company operates through three segments namely Electrical, Tea, and Engineering. Its Electrical segment provides switchgear, transformers, relays, and contractors, as well as undertakes turn-key projects on power distribution. The Tea segment is involved in the manufacturing and plantation of tea. The Engineering segment offers industrial fans, air and water pollution control equipment, and other related products. It generates maximum revenue from the tea segment.
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